Employment Law in Malta is mainly governed
by the Employment and Industrial Relations Act (Chapter 452 of the
Laws of Malta) (the 'EIRA'), which ensures
fair treatment of workers, and prohibits discrimination and
harassment at the workplace, amongst others. Having said this, the
Employer's focus should firstly be aimed at the legal
requirements relating to employment contracts.
Employment law in general, particularly however employment
contracts, are not only there to protect the employees as the
weaker party but they are also vital to employers. The latter would
need to base their employment contracts in line with the current
Maltese employment laws, otherwise they risk being faced with fines
or, even worse, a claim in front of the Industrial Tribunal.
